Kirishima Factory Garden (Kirishima Shuzo)
Kirishima Factory Garden (Kirishima Shuzo) (Miyakonojo, Miyazaki) is a place to visit for shochu. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Check the official site. Fee: Free.
Run by Kirishima Shuzo, maker of Kuro Kirishima. The factory tour is free, held five times a day, and needs a reservation.
Kirishima Shuzo's head-office factory, Miyakonojo, Miyazaki
Photo: A-sonoda / CC BY-SA 4.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and croppedHow to visit
- Location
- Miyakonojo, Miyazaki
- Address
- 宮崎県都城市志比田町5480番地
- Booking
- Reservation required
- Guidance in English
- Check the official site
- Fee
- Free
- By season
- The sweet-potato steaming step may not be running, depending on the season and time.
Good to know
- Book in advance on the internet.
- Five tours a day: 10:00, 11:00, 13:30, 14:30 and 15:30. Late arrivals are not admitted.
- People under 20 and anyone driving a car, motorbike or bicycle cannot taste. Children of primary-school age or younger need an adult guardian.
- An English pamphlet is available. English-language guiding is not confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a visit to Kirishima Factory Garden (Kirishima Shuzo)?
Yes, a reservation is required.
Is guidance in English available at Kirishima Factory Garden (Kirishima Shuzo)?
We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.
How much does a visit to Kirishima Factory Garden (Kirishima Shuzo) cost?
Fee: Free.
When should I visit Kirishima Factory Garden (Kirishima Shuzo)?
The sweet-potato steaming step may not be running, depending on the season and time.
Can I take part in a tasting if I'm driving?
The legal drinking age in Japan is 20. If you are driving you cannot taste. Use public transport or a taxi, or let someone who is not drinking drive.
Information sources
Information checked against official sources, such as the facility's website.
Checked 2026-10-26
Sources
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